How do I send Pokémon to my friend?

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How do I send Pokémon to my friend?

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To send Pokémon to your friend, you need to use the trade feature in Pokémon GO, which allows you to exchange Pokémon with other players, but it’s essential to note that this feature is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above, and you can only trade one Pokémon at a time. The process involves opening your Friend List, selecting the Trainer you want to trade with, and then tapping the Trade button to enter the trading screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trading Basics

  1. Can you give Pokémon away?: No, Pokémon must be traded one-to-one, not given, and if a Trainer has given away one of their Pokémon, they will not be able to get it back, nor can it then be traded to someone else.
  2. Why can’t I transfer Pokémon?: You’re unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you’ve reached Good Buddy status or above at a time, and certain Legendary and some Mythical Pokémon are not able to be selected for transfer.

Transferring Pokémon

  1. How do you transfer Pokémon?: Transferring Pokémon involves tapping the Poké Ball icon in Map view, then tapping the Pokémon icon, followed by tapping the Nintendo Switch icon, selecting the Pokémon you wish to transfer, and confirming the action.
  2. Can I transfer Pokémon to an old game?: To transfer Pokémon to an old game, you need to use Pokémon Bank and follow the prompts to move your Pokémon to Pokémon HOME.

Pokémon GO and HOME

  1. Can I send Pokémon from home to GO?: No, you can send Pokémon from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME, but you cannot send Pokémon from Pokémon HOME to Pokémon GO.
  2. What Pokémon can you not send to Pokémon HOME?: Certain Pokémon, such as Spinda, favorited Pokémon, Buddy Pokémon, Pokémon defending Gyms, costumed Pokémon, Shadow Pokémon, and Mega-Evolved Pokémon, cannot be sent to Pokémon HOME.

Trading with Friends

  1. Why can’t I trade Pokémon with my friend?: Trading is only available for Trainers that are Level 10 or above, and certain Pokémon, such as Mythical Pokémon, cannot be traded.
  2. How do you trade Pokémon online with friends?: To trade Pokémon online with friends, you need to select Link Trade, set a Link Code, and ensure you’re both in the same communication mode.

Evolving Pokémon

  1. Can you evolve Haunter without trading?: Yes, you can evolve Haunter without trading, and it will cost you one Pinap Berry.
  2. Can you evolve Rhydon without trading?: No, Rhydon can only be evolved using a special evolution item from the Trading Outpost.

Other Questions

  1. Will transferred Pokémon obey you?: A Pokémon received via trade won’t obey your orders until you impress it with the Gym Badges you’ve earned by defeating the Gym Leaders.
  2. Is Zarude a mythical?: Yes, Zarude is a Mythical Legendary Pokémon.
  3. Can you send friends Pokecoins in Pokémon GO?: No, there is no way to transfer coins from one account to another.
  4. Does sending a gift increase friendship level in Pokémon GO?: Yes, sending Gifts can improve your Friendship Level with a friend.
  5. Why can’t I transfer shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO?: You’re unable to transfer multiple Shiny Pokémon, Lucky Pokémon, or Buddy Pokémon with whom you’ve reached Good Buddy status or above at a time, and certain Legendary and some Mythical Pokémon are not able to be selected for transfer.

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